Ishan Kishan Imitates Harbhajan Singh's Bowling Action in County Championship
Ishan Kishan, currently playing in the County Championship for Nottinghamshire, has drawn attention for his unique bowling style, imitating former cricketer Harbhajan Singh. His performance included both off-spin and leg-spin deliveries, and a video of his bowling has gone viral on social media. The match against Somerset saw Kishan's impressive skills as he contributed to the game while Kohler-Cadmore scored a remarkable 147 runs. Read on to discover more about this exciting cricket match and Kishan's standout moment.
| Jul 3, 2025, 18:13 IST
Ishan Kishan's Unique Bowling Performance
Currently, Ishan Kishan is in England, participating in the County Championship Division 1, playing for Nottinghamshire. During this stint, he has managed to score a half-century. On Wednesday, he bowled in a match against Somerset, where his bowling action caught everyone's attention as he mimicked former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh.
Ishan Kishan showcased both off-spin and leg-spin during his over. He attempted to replicate Harbhajan Singh's bowling action on his very first delivery in the County Championship, bowling to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who was batting close to 140 runs. Kishan started with four deliveries of off-spin before switching to a round-the-wicket style, imitating Shane Warne's bowling action. He bowled the final over of the match, conceding just one run. A video of his bowling has gone viral on social media.
Somerset declared their second innings at 238 runs for the loss of four wickets, thanks to Kohler-Cadmore's impressive 147 runs, giving them a lead of 108 runs before agreeing to a draw. Earlier, Somerset had scored 379 runs in their first innings, with significant contributions from Tom Banton and Tom Abell. In response, Nottinghamshire amassed 509 runs in 163.2 overs, with Ben scoring 124 and Jack contributing 157 runs.
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